Kempton Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 279 Races on across 32 meetings. There was 9 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 7 races at Belmont first race 06:49, 8 races at Bendigo first race 04:35, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 8 races at Cherbourg first race 12:55, 9 races at Churchill Downs first race 17:45, 8 races at Compiegne first race 10:51, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 7 races at Doomben first race 04:43, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:40, 7 races at Goodwood first race 14:20, 8 races at Greyville first race 11:35, 8 races at Happy Valley (HK) first race 12:05 Happy Valley, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 10 races at Kasamatsu first race 03:50, 9 races at Kempton first race 16:27, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:00, 8 races at Louisiana Downs first race 21:05, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:30 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Perth first race 13:20, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Redcar first race 13:40, 14 races at San Isidro first race 18:00, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 7 races at Strathalbyn first race 05:25, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Toulouse first race 15:35, 15 races at Valparaiso first race 17:30, 7 races at Warwick Farm first race 05:00, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (12)  Portoro |  | |  | | | 4 | Dylan Hogan | Martin Dunne | Tongue tied and posted his best effort of 2024 when second of 12 in 1m2f Leicester handicap in May; off since but he has won off a break, so needs considering. | ||
(10)  Takeover Target | | | | | | 3 | J F Egan | Pat Phelan | Modest maiden who signed off for Tom Dascombe with a solid third of ten in 1m1f Lingfield handicap in May; changed hands for 3,2000gns in June and he's no forlorn hope for his new yard after a break with blinkers replacing the usual cheekpieces. | ||
(3)  Celtic John | | | | | | 3 | Kieran O'Neill | Pat Phelan | Modest maiden who wasn't disgraced on his handicap debut when eighth at Lingfield (1m) 15 days ago; he needs to build on it now. | ||
(13)  Purple Poppy | | | | | | 6 | Sam Hitchcott | Jimmy Fox | It's now 15 starts since her last success but she comes here in good order, third of eight in 6f Lingfield handicap 15 days ago; she ought to be in the shake-up. | ||
3rd (8)  Grecian God | | | | | | 3 | George Bass | Mark Usher | Got off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in August and not seen to best effect when only ninth in similar event there 16 days ago, racing wide throughout from a high draw; well worth another chance. | ||
4th (5)  Zinchenko | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Jonathan Portman | Arrives in decent nick without winning, fifth of seven in 7f Lingfield handicap three weeks ago; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark now. | ||
(7)  Katie G | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Ed Dunlop | A two-time 6f AW scorer in 2024 who recorded a solid fourth of seven in 6f Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; ought to be thereabouts again despite her high draw. | ||
(2)  Faster Bee | | | | | | 3 | Taryn Langley | Richard Hughes | Yet to register a win but he had cheekpieces fitted for the first time when a good third of six in 7f AW Lingfield handicap two weeks ago; one for the shortlist with the headgear retained. | ||
(6)  Mizuumi | | | | | | 3 | Benoit De La Sayette | Marco Botti | Winless since debut but comes here on the back of a good third of seven in 7f Lingfield handicap three weeks ago; can make her presence felt again. | ||
(11)  Help Me Rhonda | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Muscutt | James Fanshawe | Fair ex-Irish maiden; hooded and made an encouraging start for her new yard after ten weeks off when sixth of ten in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 16 days ago; she remains with few miles on the clock, so merits serious consideration on her Polytrack debut for last year's winning connections. | ||
(4)  Eight Mile | | | | | | 4 | Liam Wright | George Scott | A three-time scorer in 2023 who is knocking on the door again, not enjoying the clearest of passages when second of eight in 7f Lingfield handicap 15 days ago; another bold show is on the cards nudged up 1lb. | ||
1st (1)  God Bless America | | | | | | 3 | George Downing | Eve Johnson Houghton | Reliable sort who posted a solid fourth of 13 in 7f Southwell handicap 30 days ago; not ruled out in his bid for a breakthrough success. |
This is wide open but James Fanshawe's recruit HELP ME RHONDA is taken to build on her encouraging Wolverhampton sixth to get off the mark on this second start for her in-form yard. Eight Mile heads the list of dangers on the back of his good Lingfield second, although Mizuumi, Grecian God and Purple Poppy need factoring in too.[Peter Entwistle]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(9)  Masterinthewoods | | | | | | 2 | Charles Bishop | Emma Lavelle | 100-1 when never in the hunt in a 7f novice here three weeks ago; looks one for the longer term. | ||
(12)  Champagnebreakfast | | | | | | 2 | Rob Hornby | Edward Smyth-Osbourne | 66-1 and offered little in the way of short-term promise over C&D 19 days ago. | ||
4th (5)  Orchard | | | | | | 2 | Ethan Jones | Warren Greatrex | Second run was better than his low-key debut but he'll need more in this field and handicaps more likely to be his thing after this. | ||
3rd (3)  Gallivanted | | | | | | 2 | Neil Callan | Tom Clover | Finished behind a couple of today's rivals at Windsor three weeks ago; improvement a must if he's to feature. | ||
(10)  Bellator Bullet | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | In need of the experience on his Redcar debut in July (7f, good) but ran well for second of the 11 runners; took a backward step at Yarmouth last month though and the addition of a tongue-tie isn't enough to tempt. | ||
(11)  Made The Cut | | | | | | 2 | Grace McEntee | George Boughey | Her two recent runs at Newmarket and Newcastle haven't been devoid of promise but others have achieved more and she may find life easier once handicapping. | ||
1st (1)  Dividend | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Sprung a 50-1 surprise at Sandown on his second start (7f, good to firm); no impact in an Ascot Listed race or a nursery at the Ebor meeting since; back into calmer waters this time and there is encouragement for this trip on breeding. | ||
(2)  Neardown | | | | | | 2 | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne | Picked up best off a steady pace to win a 7.5f newcomers' maiden at Chester last month; the beaten horses haven't done much for the form since but he could do no more than win cosily and he's not discounted under a penalty. | ||
2nd (4)  Grecian Legacy | | | | | | 2 | Richard Kingscote | Daniel & Claire Kubler | Runner-up in two 7f starts this summer, failing to build on his promising debut at Doncaster when beaten over 5l at Catterick seven weeks ago; new trip may help and the form of his stable is a positive. | ||
(6)  Sea Founder | | | | | | 2 | Finley Marsh | Richard Hughes | Well beaten on his Ascot debut in July, after which he was gelded; much more encouragement when fifth of 11 at Windsor three weeks ago, keeping on steadily and not far behind Special Ghaiyyath at the finish; still open to plenty of improvement. | ||
(8)  Special Ghaiyyath | | | | | | 2 | William Buick | Charlie Johnston | Promise when fourth at Newcastle (7f) on debut and again when second of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; he was well positioned on that occasion and although he sets the standard on RPR, he may need to improve again to go one better. |
This is easier than the races Dividend has tackled the last twice and he can go well, while Neardown can't be knocked for a winning debut, even if those in behind haven't franked the form. Grecian Legacy may improve for 1m but the key race may be the Windsor novice in which Special Ghaiyyath finished second and SEA FOUNDER fifth. Richard Hughes' representative can reverse the placings after shaping with conspicuous promise from off the pace.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(2)  Apple's Angel | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Simon Dow | Big prices and she's run to just a modest level in two runs this month; handicaps over further likely to see her to better effect in time. | ||
(7)  Marvelously | | | | | | 2 | Benoit De La Sayette | Amy Murphy | Looked in need of the experience when sixth of ten, beaten 11l, in a fillies' maiden for newcomers at Lingfield three weeks ago (6f, AW); big step forward required. | ||
(3)  Avalon | | | | | | 2 | Saffie Osborne | Ed Walker | Unplaced in two fast-ground maidens this summer but has shown ability; improvement required now switched to AW. | ||
(8)  Olympic Melody | | | | | | 2 | Darragh Keenan | Rae Guest | 50-1 for her debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) three weeks ago, showing some promise (caught wide early) in finishing fourth of the ten runners; needs much more to take this. | ||
4th (4)  Bintjan | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Muscutt | Kevin Philippart De Foy | 300,000gns yearling; dam French 1m-1m2f winner (including Listed), half-sister to useful 7f 2yo/1m winner Mitraad; interesting on paper but stable's 2yos have had a quiet year and this one might need further than 6f in time. | ||
3rd (5)  Chiringita | | | | | | 2 | Jamie Spencer | David Simcock | Finished the thick end of 5l behind Magical Trail on her Newmarket debut last month (7f, good); 7lb better off but the drop to 6f isn't sure to suit on pedigree. | ||
(10)  Sunshine Soul | | | | | | 2 | Sean Levey | George Boughey | Below par on slow ground on second start but her other three runs have all been solid; should run her race but vulnerable to improvers. | ||
(9)  Speaktotheguvnor | | | | | | 2 | Richard Kingscote | Clive Cox | Third of ten, beaten 1l, on her Newbury debut four weeks ago (6f, good to firm), making the running and only headed inside the final half furlong; should be in the thick of it once again. | ||
2nd (6)  Jettie's Run | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Ralph Beckett | 200,000gns yearling; first foal of a useful 5f/5.5f winner in the US (RPR 100); stable in fine form and she's a newcomer of some interest, especially if backed. | ||
1st (1)  Magical Trail | | | | | | 2 | William Buick | Charlie Appleby | It didn't look a vintage Newmarket novice that she won on her debut last month (7f, good) but she was a comfortable winner and the subsequent victories of the third, sixth and seventh give the form ballast; can improve for the initial experience, dropping to 6f should be fine and she's up to defying a penalty. |
Speaktotheguvnor showed enough on her debut to think she would be winning races sooner rather than later, while Bintjan, and especially Jettie's Run, are newcomers of note. MAGICAL TRAIL looked promising when winning at Newmarket last month though and she's taken to defy her penalty.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(3)  Comedy Star | | | | | | 2 | Liam Wright | Darryll Holland | Well beaten in her first two starts; unseated her rider at the start at Yarmouth last week; no appeal. | ||
(4)  Glad Eye | | | | | | 2 | Rob Hornby | Hughie Morrison | Poor form in two turf runs, the latest at Windsor last week; handicaps should prove more suitable in time. | ||
3rd (9)  Perfect Dark | | | | | | 2 | Benoit De La Sayette | Kevin Philippart De Foy | Pulled hard on her Haydock debut in July (6f, good), weakening to finish last of the five runners (beaten over 12l); big step forward required. | ||
(10)  Up The Budget | | | | | | 2 | Sam Garcia | Jack Jones | Low-level form in two fast-ground maidens this summer; easy enough to swerve. | ||
4th (5)  Montrachet Girl | | | | | | 2 | Charles Bishop | Eve Johnson Houghton | Ran well at Newbury on her second start (6f, good) but couldn't back it up at the same track last month (pulled hard through the early stages); now tried in a hood; not entirely convincing but there is ability there. | ||
(6)  Nuptown Girl | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Charles Hills | £105,000 yearling; half-sister to winners Lawful Command (7f-1m; RPR 98) and Electric Blue (5f-7f); dam a 1m winner; stable having a quiet year, especially with 2yos (3-60) and likely best watched on debut. | ||
(8)  Ornately | | | | | | 2 | Cieren Fallon | William Haggas | Good pedigree but she dropped away in a maiden (7f, soft) at Newbury three weeks ago having been far too free in the early stages of the race; should have learned something from that and could prove a different proposition. | ||
(1)  Spirited Dancer | | | | | | 2 | Sean Levey | Jack Channon | Ran well over 5f on debut here in April; wide-margin win at Bath in May (5.5f, good) before finding Listed company too hot to handle eight days later; absent since a modest effort in a Windsor nursery nine weeks ago; penalised and needs the cheekpieces to revitalise her. | ||
2nd (2)  Angelica Bay | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Ollie Sangster | No surprise she found Group 3 company too hot last month but this is much more manageable and she ran well in her first two starts; should make a bold bid. | ||
1st (7)  Orchid | | | | | | 2 | William Buick | George Boughey | Good second of nine here on her debut last month (7f), forcing a well-touted newcomer to work hard; made a complete hash of the start at Leicester two weeks ago and that run can be excused; not easy to support her on the back of that stalls misdemeanour though. |
The weaker of the two divisions and solid options are thin on the ground. Spirited Dancer and Angelica Bay have form claims on their best, while Orchid ran well here on debut but then completely fluffed the start last time. Ornately pulled too hard on slow ground on debut and could leave that effort miles behind her but MONTRACHET GIRL is tentatively preferred. She ran well on her second start and last time can be forgiven having over-raced early. A hood might get her back on track.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (4)  Versatile | | | | | | 3 | William Carson | Michael Attwater | Ex-Irish maiden; ran his best race for new yard when a close fourth at Lingfield two weeks ago (1m4f, AW) and he would have been closer still but for late interference; suspicion others are better handicapped all the same. | ||
(8)  Sweet Sister | | | | | | 3 | George Bass | Denis Coakley | Yet to build on her minor novice promise in three handicap runs; stepping up in trip not enough to tempt. | ||
(1)  Flag Carrier | | | | | | 3 | J F Egan | Brian Toomey | Has shown he can be competitive off this mark and three of his top four RPRs, including his only win, have come at this track; failed to fire here three weeks ago, however, and he's now upped 3f in distance; risky. | ||
(7)  Tactical Control | | | | | | 3 | Luke Catton | B F Brookhouse | Couldn't land a blow in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster ten days ago but he had won at Salisbury on his previous start; stamina still not proven. | ||
2nd (6)  Beach Point | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | William Knight | Two turf wins (1m and 1m2f) this summer; not far off his best when second of ten in an 8.6f handicap at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; up in trip and needs more for it. | ||
4th (3)  Old Saxony | | | | | | 3 | Jamie Spencer | David Simcock | No improvement for the switch to handicaps as yet, including dropped into a Class 5 at Southwell three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and his novice runs do offer hope of better at some point. | ||
1st (2)  Hunters Run | | | | | | 3 | Finley Marsh | Richard Hughes | Significant improvement for the step up to 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago, powering home to win decisively; that was just his fifth start and he's open to further progress, especially over today's extra furlong; 6lb rise manageable; strong claims. |
Old Saxony is likely to come good at some point but this looks best left to HUNTERS RUN (nap), who created a positive impression at Lingfield 11 days ago and who has more to come over the longer trip. Beach Point and Versatile are best of the rest.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(13)  Sophosc | | | | | | 8 | Ryan Kavanagh | Ian Williams | Prolific in 2022; generally disappointing in 2023 and finished last on his recent reappearance. | ||
3rd (1)  True Courage | | | | | | 6 | Joe Bradnam | Michael Bell | Multiple winner on turf and the AW; last four runs haven't been his best, last time replacing a visor with blinkers (roles reversed here); others appeal more. | ||
4th (4)  Liseo | | | | | | 5 | Harry Davies | Simon & Ed Crisford | Not far behind Ludo's Landing at Beverley before a poor show at Epsom (soft); now 0-13 on turf but he's 3-12 on the AW and that includes a C&D success; nothing wrong with his mark. | ||
(5)  Polling Day | | | | | | 6 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Two AW wins at Lingfield (1m2f/1m4f) for the Gosdens in 2021; has dropped to an appealing Flat mark and has been placed over hurdles this summer; hard to dismiss. | ||
(7)  Melek Alreeh | | | | | | 5 | Daniel Muscutt | David Simcock | Won at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March but has been laboured since then on turf; made a noise last time and probably one to watch back from a break. | ||
2nd (11)  Sonnerie Power | | | | | | 5 | Cieren Fallon | Michael Appleby | Won over 1m4f here last October when 7lb higher and he's been right on the scene in his last three races, all at 1m4f; this sharper test might not be ideal and the hood is left off, but still considered. | ||
(9)  Graignes | | | | | | 8 | Charles Bishop | George Baker | Has slipped to a good mark but has looked on the downgrade this year and others have more persuasive claims. | ||
1st (6)  Ludo's Landing | | | | | | 4 | Neil Callan | Charlie Johnston | Puzzling run when tailed off at Doncaster but had been reliable this year and never better than when winning at Beverley the run before; 0-11 on the AW but placed plenty of times. | ||
(3)  Way Of Life | | | | | | 6 | Rob Hornby | Jonathan Portman | Another competitive run when close up over 1m4f three weeks ago but the losing run rolls on; inconsistency has crept into his game. | ||
(8)  Aikhal | | | | | | 5 | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne | Capable on his day but it was over 1m6f when going close at Sandown in July and his AW figures are inferior to what he's achieved on turf. | ||
(10)  The Whipmaster | | | | | | 6 | Tom Queally | Gary & Josh Moore | Only recently returned from wind surgery and under positive rides has finished close up at Lingfield (1m4f AW) and Windsor (1m3.5f); had no excuses either time but he's unlikely to be far away. | ||
(12)  Roost | | | | | | 4 | Rossa Ryan | Ralph Beckett | Finished well for a close third on only his third AW run over 1m4f here 19 days ago (Sonnerie Power runner-up); could do with snapping the habit of starting slowly and the visor may help in that respect. | ||
(2)  High Fibre | | | | | | 5 | Jamie Spencer | Harry Fry | Very lightly raced since winning a 1m1f Newmarket handicap for Ralph Beckett in 2021; caught the eye on return at Newbury (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie, retained) and a valuable handicap at York next time didn't go to plan; AW debut but he's interesting after wind surgery. |
This may go to THE WHIPMASTER who has returned from wind surgery with two near misses and he should get a nice tow into this race from Graignes, who is drawn next door and often front runs. High Fibre is one to be interested in, though whether this track will play to his strengths is debatable. Sonnerie Power is solid and second choice.[Alistair Jones]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(7)  Sandy Paradise | | | | | | 5 | Finley Marsh | Richard Hughes | Three of his five wins have come at this track; not at his best on turf the last twice but he's edging back down the weights and a better showing can't be ruled out. | ||
(2)  Wallop | | | | | | 4 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | Useful 2yo; won a 6f maiden here on his 3yo reappearance but absent for a year afterwards; the handicapper has been in total command this season and hopes rest on the addition of blinkers arresting the slide. | ||
(6)  Pumalin Park | | | | | | 4 | Joe Leavy | Sir Michael Stoute | Only 2lb higher than for his Salisbury win (7f, good to firm) in July; held his form since and he has the assistance of a useful claimer in the saddle; each-way shout. | ||
(8)  Follow Your Heart | | | | | | 6 | Daniel Muscutt | Mark Loughnane | Dropping in the weights but with some justification; will no doubt come good again at some point but perhaps in less-demanding company than this. | ||
(3)  Giant | | | | | | 4 | Neil Callan | Richard Spencer | Made all to win a C&D handicap on his seasonal return in March; up and down since then and a career best will be required if he is to come out on top. | ||
(11)  Tsunami Spirit | | | | | | 3 | Saffie Osborne | Ed Walker | Campaigned over sprint trips for former yard, winning over 6f here 11 months ago; in and out this year but he's been gelded since last seen and starts out for Ed Walker off a reduced mark; stamina the unknown. | ||
1st (4)  Piz Nair | | | | | | 3 | Liam Wright | George Scott | Two 6f wins, the second on Polytrack off a 4lb lower mark; some of his placed form since reads well and a lesser effort last time can be excused as the undulations of Epsom looked an issue; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims. | ||
(12)  Arctician | | | | | | 6 | Hollie Doyle | Simon Dow | Conditions to suit and he's now 2lb lower than when landing a Class 5 over C&D in June; not the most solid option but still likely to outrun his odds. | ||
2nd (9)  North View | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Peter Chapple-Hyam | Lightly raced 3yo; good second over C&D on only previous AW run; comes here on the back of a win in a 16-runner handicap at Newbury, making up significant ground in the closing stages (blinkered first time); can't believe a 4lb rise will prove beyond him but he will need them to go hard early. | ||
3rd (1)  Mezzo Soprano | | | | | | 4 | Harry Davies | Simon & Ed Crisford | Unbeaten in three runs as a 3yo, including a C&D handicap off 8lb lower; beaten favourite in all three runs this year but she's run to a useful level and can feature prominently once again. | ||
(5)  Revolutionise | | | | | | 8 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Exploited his lowly turf mark at Brighton three weeks ago (7f, good to firm); not hopelessly treated on AW now but he has no secrets and others could prove stronger. | ||
4th (10)  So Quiet | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Harry Charlton | Won a C&D novice in March; creditable second at Lingfield (7f, good) when last seen in June; now 1lb higher and further progress is required. |
An intriguing race. NORTH VIEW isn't guaranteed to get the end-to-end gallop that saw him record such a stylish win at Newbury last month but it's hard to believe that a 4lb rise is beyond him on that evidence. There are front-runners on show and in the hope that they don't crawl he's fancied to follow up. Pumalin Park (second choice), Piz Nair and Mezzo Soprano head the dangers but don't be surprised if Arctician outruns his odds.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(2)  King's Gem | | | | | | 4 | William Carson | Thomas Faulkner | Promise for Sir Mark Todd as a 2yo; expensive to follow for George Boughey last year and no better for the move to the Faulkner yard; returns from a 284-day absence but this is his first run in a Class 6 handicap and he's worth a market check. | ||
1st (4)  Ten Club | | | | | | 3 | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne | Won a minor 6f handicap at Chelmsford in April; in and out in three runs since, albeit the two disappointments were on turf; suspect others are better handicapped all the same. | ||
(3)  First Company | | | | | | 6 | Finley Marsh | Mark Loughnane | In good form over C&D last winter, winning twice and second off a 3lb higher mark in March; wouldn't judge him too harshly on two turf runs back from a break and he should be seen to better effect this evening. | ||
(9)  Art Fantastique | | | | | | 3 | Sean Levey | Tom Ward | Came good switched to nurseries last summer, winning 6f events at Windsor and Brighton; attracted some support at Salisbury on his recent return from ten months off but looked rusty and his minor late progress wasn't sufficient to earn him the vote here. | ||
2nd (10)  Moe's Legacy | | | | | | 3 | Cieren Fallon | Ronald Harris | C&D win in February and added a Salisbury handicap to her tally in June; as good as ever when second at Chepstow and Salisbury the last twice but she'll need more to take this. | ||
3rd (5)  Bint Havana Gold | | | | | | 3 | Ethan Jones | Richard Hughes | Won two of her first three starts in handicaps, including C&D; held her form in the summer and she should go well back from nine weeks off. | ||
(1)  The Real McKay | | | | | | 3 | Marco Ghiani | Ivan Furtado | She's done well since switched to handicaps, winning over 6f at Southwell in March and C&D last month; only tenth at Newcastle two weeks ago but that was a stronger race and she didn't get chance to show what she could do as she saw no daylight from over 1f out; major player back down in class. | ||
(8)  Nelson Rose | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Muscutt | Adam West | Won two of her last three starts, both from the front at Brighton on fast turf (6f); 0-6 on AW but has shown promise on Polytrack; another bold bid expected. | ||
4th (6)  Port Hedland | | | | | | 3 | Trevor Whelan | Henry Candy | Has hinted at better but he's been beaten as favourite the last twice and he checked out tamely at Salisbury 12 days ago, notwithstanding he didn't get the cleanest run; something to prove for now. | ||
(7)  Crafty Spirit | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Clive Cox | Well backed when making a winning handicap debut over C&D in May (beat Bint Havana Gold by a neck and now 6lb worse off); consistent rather than progressive since and hopes pinned on last month's gelding operation prompting improvement. |
A low-grade handicap but it looks trappy. First Company (second choice) should appreciate the return to this track and he's lurking on a dangerous mark, while Nelson Rose comes here on the up, Crafty Spirit could benefit from having been gelded and Bint Havana Gold and Moe's Legacy are also plausible contenders. THE REAL MCKAY's latest Newcastle run is easy to excuse though and she can resume her progress back down into a Class 6.[Paul Smith]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(8)  Roman Tempest | | | | | | 5 | Saffie Osborne | Simon Dow | Sole win in 17 starts was a 1m2f soft-ground handicap at Brighton last October; well behind Doublethetrouble here last time and has stamina to prove. | ||
3rd (2)  Naasma | | | | | | 5 | Sean Levey | Pat Phelan | 1m2f/1m3f winner and unraced over this far which is a concern even if she can return to form after a couple of quiet runs. | ||
4th (4)  Eagle One | | | | | | 6 | Tom Queally | Nigel Twiston-Davies | 1m6f winner on soft ground at Ffos Las last month before finishing tailed off on heavy; has plenty of AW form to his name; one to be interested in. | ||
(1)  Capstan | | | | | | 5 | George Rooke | Lydia Richards | Only fourth in this 12 months ago but, with headgear removed, he won at Lingfield (1m4f) and here (1m3f) earlier this year; quiet run back here on his return from a break and over 2m this front-runner could be vulnerable late on. | ||
(7)  Anisoptera | | | | | | 7 | William Carson | Brett Johnson | Lacks a change of gear and the pace was strong up front when keeping on for third over this far at Lingfield last time; this could be run in a similar fashion so has each-way claims. | ||
(5)  Zivaniya | | | | | | 4 | Joe Leavy | Hugo Palmer | In this new headgear combination when a C&D winner in March (ridden patiently) and then made all over the same trip at Newcastle last month; can race freely, which cost him back there next time; has since finished tailed off on heavy; capable on his day but comes with risks. | ||
2nd (6)  Doublethetrouble | | | | | | 6 | Kaiya Fraser | John Butler | Took an age to win but has now gone back-to-back in 2m handicaps at Lingfield and Newcastle (Kaiya Fraser aboard for both); only 2lb higher than for latest narrow verdict so hard to knock. | ||
1st (3)  Tailorman | | | | | | 4 | Ryan Kavanagh | Ian Williams | In a good run of form right now, deserving his Ripon win (2m, good to firm) and beating all bar the favourite at Chester last weekend (1m6f; under Ryan Kavanagh); ran poorly on only previous AW run but that was a novice; thereabouts. |
The in-form TAILORMAN should be on the premises if as effective on the AW and his only previous run on this surface was in a novice. Hat-trick seeker Doublethetrouble could provide the biggest threat, though with a solid pace on the cards Anisoptera should be running on late in the day.[Alistair Jones]